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Check out this great show from April 5, 2022

Nm 21:4-9
What is a seraph serpent? Father explains 

Jn 8:21-30
Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure

Letters
What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him? 
Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments 

Word of the Day: I AM

Callers:
What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day?
Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?

Check out this great show from April 5, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/numbers/21?4">Nm 21:4-9</a>
<ul>
<li>What is a seraph serpent? Father explains&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/8?21">Jn 8:21-30</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: I AM
Callers:
<ul>
<li>What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day?</li>
<li>Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?</li>
</ul>

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Church Rants and Biblical Obscurities - Father Simon Says - March 24, 2026

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022

Is 42:1-7
Did Jesus bring justice to the nations? 

Jn 12:1-11
Why is beautify important? 

Letters
Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God? 
When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again? 

Word of the Day: Nard

Callers 
I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain.  I love her more than ever.  How to get over
My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest.  Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?
Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/42?1">Is 42:1-7</a>
<ul>
<li>Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/12?1">Jn 12:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is beautify important?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God?&nbsp;</li>
<li>When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Nard
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. &nbsp;I love her more than ever. &nbsp;How to get over</li>
<li>My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest. &nbsp;Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?</li>
<li>Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?</li>
</ul>

Why is Beauty Important? - Father Simon Says - March 30, 2026

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022

Jer 20:10-13
Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament? 

Jn 10:31-42
What kind of faith are we supposed to have? 

Letters
Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea
Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa
Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show). 

Word of the Day:  Scripture 

 Callers
Can one do confession on the radio? 
What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?
Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jeremiah/20?10">Jer 20:10-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/10?31">Jn 10:31-42</a>
<ul>
<li>What kind of faith are we supposed to have?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Anna Maria writes about the book&nbsp;Exodus, that she rea</li>
<li>Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa</li>
<li>Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day:&nbsp; Scripture&nbsp;
&nbsp;Callers
<ul>
<li>Can one do confession on the radio?&nbsp;</li>
<li>What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?</li>
<li>Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?</li>
</ul>

What Kind of Faith Should We Have? - Father Simon Says - March 27, 2026

Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022

Gn 17:3-9
Was Abraham Jewish? 

Jn 8:51-59
What's God's nature? 

Letters: 
My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on? 

Word of the Day: Passion

Callers:
Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards?
Did ancient Israelites keep stones around? 
I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?

Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/17?3">Gn 17:3-9</a>
<ul>
<li>Was Abraham Jewish?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/8?51" data-auth="NotApplicable">Jn 8:51-59</a>
<ul>
<li>What's God's nature?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Passion
Callers:
<ul>
<li>Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards?</li>
<li>Did ancient Israelites keep stones around?&nbsp;</li>
<li>I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?</li>
</ul>

Church Rants and Biblical Obscurities - Father Simon Says - March 24, 2026

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